Frequent Questions
Do I have to make a reservation?
Yes, reservations are required if you wish to access the Boet Forest Trail and its parking lots by car on days when access is restricted and you are not among the authorized vehicles.
Yes, reservations are required if you wish to access the Boet Forest Trail and its parking lots by car on days when access is restricted and you are not among the authorized vehicles.
Which authorized vehicles do not have to reserve and do not have to pay?
A) Residents registered in the municipality of Alins.
B) Workers of the Vall Ferrera refuge
D) Owners of second homes in Àreu
E) Owners of the banks of the Àreu (family members and guests of these owners only have free and exclusive access to these banks).
F) Taxis in La Vall Ferrera
G) Public services of surveillance, rescue and management.
H) Assignment of forestry exploitation of pastures and wood and contractors of works to be carried out in the municipal forest of Àreu.
I) Non-motorized vehicles (bicycles, including electric bicycles).
J) Vehicles of accredited persons with reduced mobility (proof to be provided).
A) Residents registered in the municipality of Alins.
B) Workers of the Vall Ferrera refuge
D) Owners of second homes in Àreu
E) Owners of the banks of the Àreu (family members and guests of these owners only have free and exclusive access to these banks).
F) Taxis in La Vall Ferrera
G) Public services of surveillance, rescue and management.
H) Assignment of forestry exploitation of pastures and wood and contractors of works to be carried out in the municipal forest of Àreu.
I) Non-motorized vehicles (bicycles, including electric bicycles).
J) Vehicles of accredited persons with reduced mobility (proof to be provided).
Is the forest trail leading to the parking lots suitable for all types of vehicles?
No, it is only suitable for 4x4 vehicles and high vehicles.
No, it is only suitable for 4x4 vehicles and high vehicles.
How far in advance do I need to book?
Subject to availability, you can book up to the same day.
Subject to availability, you can book up to the same day.
Can I use the reservation made with the license plate number of one vehicle to access with another vehicle with a different license plate number?
No, the vehicle you enter must be the same as the one you indicated on the reservation.
No, the vehicle you enter must be the same as the one you indicated on the reservation.
If I can't use the reservation in the end, will the money be refunded?
No, once the reservation is made, it will not be possible to refund the fee.
No, once the reservation is made, it will not be possible to refund the fee.
Does the reservation allow me to ride all day and more than once?
No. Once a reservation is made, the vehicle may be accessed and parked a maximum of two times up and two times down within 24 hours from the time of the first entry through the checkpoint.
No. Once a reservation is made, the vehicle may be accessed and parked a maximum of two times up and two times down within 24 hours from the time of the first entry through the checkpoint.
In case there are no places left, how can I access the valley?
You can park in the free parking lot at the entrance to the village of Àreu and reserve a place to ride with the local cab service:
Ferrer: Josep Ma. Llor Bringué - 609 35 79 26
Xavier Marco Agulló - 620 07 30 47
Lladós: Ma. Lladós Callís - 649 90 19 50
You can park in the free parking lot at the entrance to the village of Àreu and reserve a place to ride with the local cab service:
Ferrer: Josep Ma. Llor Bringué - 609 35 79 26
Xavier Marco Agulló - 620 07 30 47
Lladós: Ma. Lladós Callís - 649 90 19 50
If I have booked accommodation at the Vall Ferrera refuge, do I have to reserve a parking space?
Yes, you must also reserve the parking space. The price of the refuge reservation does not include the reservation of the parking space. You have to reserve the day of your overnight stay at the refuge if you plan to arrive before 5 pm at the checkpoint. If you plan to arrive after 5pm, you must reserve a parking space for the day after your overnight stay.
Yes, you must also reserve the parking space. The price of the refuge reservation does not include the reservation of the parking space. You have to reserve the day of your overnight stay at the refuge if you plan to arrive before 5 pm at the checkpoint. If you plan to arrive after 5pm, you must reserve a parking space for the day after your overnight stay.
Can I camp in the parking lots?
No. Camping is only allowed from 8pm to 8am above 2000m in overnight trekking mode. The four parking lots are below this height and therefore it is not possible to camp at any time. Nor at the Pla de Boet.
No. Camping is only allowed from 8pm to 8am above 2000m in overnight trekking mode. The four parking lots are below this height and therefore it is not possible to camp at any time. Nor at the Pla de Boet.
Do I have to print the reservation or can I save it on my cell phone?
You can use the system that suits you best, but be sure to bring a receipt for security.
You can use the system that suits you best, but be sure to bring a receipt for security.
